A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a woman was found at a house in Nelson.

Emergency services were called to a house on High Street at 10.40pm on Wednesday to reports of an unresponsive woman.

On arrival, the body of a 67-year-woman was discovered. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Gwent Police said her death is currently being treated as "suspicious".

A 70-year-old local man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody while investigations continue.

Anyone with information is urged to call Gwent Police on 101 quoting log number 518 8/5/19.

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Neighbour shocked to see police in the street

Another neighbour said the man and woman who lived at the property had been there for more than 25 years and they “kept themselves to themselves”.

She added: “I can’t get over what is going on. We didn’t see anything last night. At 7am I opened the curtains and I could see the police van and the forensics and that’s what shocked me. The police have been and said a man had been arrested on suspicion of murder.”

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Items taken from scene

Forensic scientists have been taking items from the scene

(Image: Mark Lewis)

12:37

'A quiet area where everyone is friendly'

Another neighbour said she was shocked to see police vans and men in white overalls outside the house.

She said: “Oh my god it’s frightening to think of what has gone on. This is a quiet area, busy with traffic, and everyone is friendly. The woman who lived there was very hardworking and didn’t bother anyone.”

12:15

Community told it is an 'isolated incident'

Locals have spoken of their shock following the news.

One said: “I was very concerned when this happened because I’ve got two young toddlers, but the police officer who visited me was very reassuring and told me it was an isolated incident.”

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Police activity this morning

A forensic officer seen leaving the house.

(Image: Mark Lewis)

11:57

Police presence at a house

A police van and car are parked outside a house on High Street, and forensic teams can be seen at work.

(Image: Mark Lewis)

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Police appeal for witnesses

Police have asked for anyone with information about the incident to call Gwent Police on 101, quoting log 518 8/5/19.